You can lower the car a slight bit with performance Eibech or Intrax springs. Add a strut tower brace to improve structural rigidity. With this you can handle high speed lane changes and tight turns very smoothly with stability and control.

Lowering springs allow for a smooth compliant ride over minor road bumps. As you load the wheels more, as in hard cornering, the Springs are more compressed towards their second and third inch of travel. This is where the rate of the springs become progressively firmer. This progressive firmness allows for flatter cornering and reduced brake dive. Also reduced is the tendency for the vehicle to squat under hard acceleration and the nose to dive under braking. Another great benefit is the great racing look associated with these. This holds especially true for those who have upgraded their stock wheels, since now their fender gap looks quite embarrassing. Presently most springs lower the vehicle from 1.00" to 1.25", though I've found that a less-known company ,Intrax, actually makes one that lowers the vehicle 1.75". Manufacturers range from Eibach, Suspension Techniques, H&R, Tokiko, and so forth with varying prices as well. There are other ways to lower your vehicles like cutting your springs or heating them up, but these "jimmy-rigged" jobs typically sacrifice handling, ride comfort, and durabilty for money. Trust me, be smart and go the more formal route to ensure undue stress & wear to the shocks and struts, better handling characteristics, and of course, better reliabilty.

Look into getting adjustable struts to enhance performance even more. The earlier Maxima's already came with a similar system. Set it to soft on the open highway for a nice smooth ride. Normal setting for everyday driving. And firm for that sports car-like feel.

Strut tower braces are the missing third member to the triangulate and essentially complete the front suspension system. They improve chassis stiffness and eliminate strut tower flexing caused by high performance driving, It improves driving precision and torsional rigidity. A car with a sport-tuned suspension can generate enough cornering force to cause slight twisting of the vehicle's unibody chassis. This twist can cause unwanted alignment changes that lead to unpredictable handling. By tying the top of the front strut towers together, the twist is greatly reduced and vehicle/chassis response is improved. Currently, Stillen produces the only bolt on application for this, and prices are fairly reasonable.

The short throw shifter kit from Stillen makes the shifting a bit more stiffer and definitely quicker. In fact, it reduces throw by about 40%. (Not sure what that has to do with suspension, but I had to put it somewhere!)

The only complaint about the car comes from it's loose steering system. However, it is designed for the everyday family.

'85-'88
This can be a problem if you don't do it right. A set of springs and a rear sway bar are offered by Suspension Techniques. The problem is that they would have to make the stuff and get it to you - They don't normally have it in stock. It doesn't change the price, however. You'll need to call them for pricing. Why do you only get a rear bar? Well, if you see the front bar, it'll answer all of your questions. Be careful, though, between 1985 and 86, there was a front sway bar change. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT BAR. If you get the wrong one, you may be stuck with a bar you can't use. You can actually replace the Maxima shocks for the OEM, because of the adjustable ability. It cost BUCKS though - over $1000 for the set with installation. Also, make sure that you get a name of a place to get an alignment. Many of these new tire companies that are out now won't even TOUCH your car for alignments because lowered cars have a tendency to lose their alignments quicker. And, they would have to warranty that work.

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